To make magic credible on screen is always very difficult. The story is the most important thing. That is what should win. If sacrifices or compromises are made, it's usually for story. Story in magic is very, very important to… — David Copperfield Copy Share Image
Normally, I do magic on the stage. But I can make magic credible and resonate through a TV screen. — David Copperfield Copy Share Image
I'm inventing new principles. The audience has a point of view that no one can predict. — David Copperfield Copy Share
I love creating new things. It's kind of my job, it's what I do, and I really have fun with it. — David Copperfield Copy Share
Everyone was talking about having airplanes disappear. And I said, "Wait, wait, wait. That's what you like? I'd tell you a story about something… — David Copperfield Copy Share
For me, it's about risk taking, taking things in new directions. Because every single time, no matter how much you learn, you can never… — David Copperfield Copy Share
Ride on! Rough-shod if need be, smooth-shod if that will do, but ride on! Ride on over all obstacles, and win the race! — David Copperfield Copy Share
Magicians are the people who began to use film as an illusion on stage. — David Copperfield Copy Share
I'm just waiting for people to start asking me to make the rain disappear. — David Copperfield Copy Share
I am fortunate to have the resources to have many methods to do each of my illusions. — David Copperfield Copy Share
I'm the luckiest man in the world - performing 500 shows a year and loving what I do - illusion IS my day to… — David Copperfield Copy Share
From the very beginning, I studied acting, directing, lighting, dance and movement. I didn't rely on just the magic to take place. It's a… — David Copperfield Copy Share
